A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 965807 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 965867 epoch_slot_no: 15467 block_no: 965761 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3703 time: 2018-05-05 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dc2d6544ab11646a48766ac834fea85fc9db4c9e0dd49ef3f1f2d311fd4a76bBlock Operator
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